Free Online Exercise Classes for Parkinson's...Editor's Note: Talk to your doctor before starting or stopping any new exercise routines. I have had Parkinson's disease (PD) since 2020. Exercising...reactions5comments
Dignity, Please!...What does it mean to be elderly? Typically, this refers to persons 65 years and older. As a child, I thought anyone...reactions6comments
The Language of Parkinson's: Understanding Parkinson's Terminology...Before my diagnosis, I knew next to nothing about Parkinson's disease (PD). I soon discovered that PD has its own language. Some...reactions1comment
The Power of Language...A rose by any other name would smell as sweet or, Parkinson’s by any other name would still stink. The power of...reactions2comments
Hitting the Jackpot: A Diagnosis At Last!...Posy reacts oddly to her diagnosis. “I’m surprised you didn’t bring your husband with you to this appointment?” remarked the neurologist. Posy...reactions11comments
Golden Foods for Parkinson's Disease...As if there weren’t enough reasons to eat your fruits and vegetables! Not only do they contain vitamins, minerals, and fiber benefits...reactionscomments
Dan Glass...Dan Glass has had many life experiences since he was born in 1971. Growing up in suburban Pennsylvania, he developed interests in...
Demystifying Parkinson's Hallucinations: When to Seek Medical Attention...The word "hallucination" can evoke as much or greater fear than the word "dyskenesia" among those of us with Parkinson’s disease (PD)...reactions5comments
Parkinson's Power Boost Playlist...Music and music therapy can help make positive changes for people with Parkinson's disease. With the assistance of a music therapist, I've...reactions2comments
An Occupied Mind: The Importance of Clarity...I have been pondering the importance of clarity and direction in mind, and just how easy it can be to lose one's...reactionscomments
Ways to Negate the Negative in Your Day...We certainly know that Parkinson’s disease (PD) can zap your energy and make you feel negative about life. This is true if...reactions9comments
Massage Tools to Help Manage the Pain...One of the first signs of Parkinson’s disease is a hand tremor. I remember my father first experiencing those hand tremors. He...reactions2comments
Help! I Can't Seem To Ask For Help...I have difficulty asking for help even though Parkinson’s has significantly degraded my physical abilities. That is a big problem. Yes, not asking...reactions4comments
A Breathing Corpse Awaketh...Every morning when I wake up, it feels like I am experiencing a quasi-resurrection. That may sound somewhat bamboozling...so please let me...reactions7comments
Take the Person Before Patient Survey...The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with...reactionscomments
What Is Capgras Syndrome?...Capgras syndrome (CS) could have you, as a caregiver or care partner, trying to convince a loved one that you are not...reactions3comments
Gretchen’s Top 10 Christmas Gifts for People with Parkinson’s...Back by popular demand is my top 10 gifts for people with Parkinson’s disease! The holidays can be stressful enough without having...reactionscomments
The Ethical Rule of People and Profit...I’d like to think I’m easy-going when it comes to interactions that affect my Parkinson’s. In fact, the “whatever you need, I’m...reactions2comments
Rocky Balboa Versus A Formidable Opponent...I had a dream that I was Rocky Balboa at 71 years of age. When I was young, I was the heavyweight champion...reactionscomments
That's What Friends Are For...I often receive emails from people who have specific questions about Parkinson’s disease (PD). Today I heard from a woman who introduced...reactions10comments
